Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

4 reviews

angaramiel's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I like the reminder that, if the body remembers, one can use that for therapy and healing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Terminal illness, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Pedophilia

atamano's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Racism, Xenophobia, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Violence

Minor: Sexual content

plantybooklover's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

All my Rage is an instantly engaging novel that ends with a bit of a relaxing, slow burn of peace, rather than fireworks.
I read this novel as part of my April reading for Arab Heritage month. I had started book one of the Ember in the Ashes series by the same author, and it just wasn't grabbing me. Luckily at the end of the month, this library hold came up for me!
The story follows Noor and Salahudin- two teens in their last year in high school. Noor was rescued from an earthquake in Pakistan and brought to America by her Uncle, and Sal- seemingly born in the America was being raised by Paskistani parents. The sudden death of a family member special to both Noor and Salahudin sets into play a series of events and actions that the teens desperately try to control and master - with little success. Luckily there remain a few kind/competent adults who step in once damage becomes un-hidable and irreparable. These adults help both teens to move on through these situations to somewhat better ones leaving one with a small sliver of hope towards the end.
I enjoyed this book- it was well written, and had some twists to the plot/story that I would not have imagined. The author is skilled at creating side characters that are engaging, and thought provoking- but don't threaten to steal the focus. It would be a great book for a book club or a buddy read.
If one has triggers- be forewarned- this list ma not be exhaustive but in this book:
triggers: domestic violence, bullying, SA, alcohol/drug use/abuse, death of parent, prison. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Islamophobia, Medical content, Death of parent, and Alcohol

Moderate: Sexual assault

Minor: Sexual content

maple_dove's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

WHY DID NOT CRY WHY DID NOT CRY WHY DID NOT CRY WHY DID NOT CRY WHY DID NOT CRY WHY DID NOT CRY WHY DID NOT CRY WHY DID NOT CRY WHY DID NOT CRY--

I adore the way racism and xenophobia was explored in this book. I adored the romance. I loved the realistic path of forgiveness was portrayed. THIS BOOK MADE ME FEEL SO MANY EMOTIONS BUT I DIDN'T CRY?!!

Some content warnings are listed in the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug abuse

Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual content

Tense exchange with law enforcement (graphic)